Just the Art- Carl Bear and the Honey Bees

by David Finley

Today's Just the Art feature illustration is 'Carl Bear and the Honey Bees'. This is an updated color and texturized version of a ball point pen sketch you can see here.

 My main focus and emphasis was on energy and movement, with an arching flow in the composition highlighted by the stream of honey and bees. The heavy energy is contrasted and anchored by the right angle boxing of the tree and branch.

 Don't worry, Carl will be just fine.If you like this picture a lot, you can own a print by clicking this link right now.

Thanks for looking!

-Dave, Grand Poobah of all Scofflaws

Finnigan Doodles: Which Bear Should I Choose?

I found these doodles in one of my scanners yesterday. They're a few months old, and rougher version of these characters, but I like them. Esau the Donkey is always fun to draw.

Here I was experimenting with the look of some of my bears. I threw Finnigan and Orange in just to provide some interaction. I'm really torn on the look I want for Carl the Bear (The second and third bear designs) Any feedback would be helpful.

Which Carl is more appealing?: The squat bear with shorts on the left, or the taller, more inquisitive version on the right?